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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.35 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.35 and 90.82 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.35 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.35 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.35 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 28,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093.62/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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